The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Rathbone (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSquirrel Hayes First School
Primary · Very close
Kingsfield First School
Primary · 542m away
James Bateman Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 542m away
Roaches School
Independent · 592m away
Biddulph High School
Secondary · 683m away
Knypersley First School
Primary · 747m away
Oxhey First School
Primary · 1.3km away
Moor First School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy take?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6LW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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